Submission Date
13-12-2019
Resource Type
Moving Image (e.g. animations, movies, television programs)
File Format
MP4
File Size and Duration
1.51GB; 10:43 min
Abstract
Death seems a great mystery to many people in the West. The majority of older Australians either die in Hospitals or Aged Care facilities. Our concept of death in Australia can be very clinical. We dress the body to look like the person is still there and that’s the last we see of them; they are taken away to be cremated behind closed doors. Not at the Marnikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. The entire process of death and cremation unfolds right before your eyes. From the bathing to the burning of the body. We will explore this ancient and sacred practice and what this means to the Hindu’s and Spiritualists who come there to die.
Note
INSIGHTS INTO THE ART OF DYING PART 1: The Art of Dying in Varanasi.
Written & Produced by Jacqueline Hayne 2019.
Cast and Crew:
Noel Wright: Host
Sunil Kumar: Interview 1
Vikas Mehrotra 'Manu' Interview 2
Nicky: Boat man and assistant.
One sentence synopsis:
We are going to explore what death means to the people of Varanasi and why the sacred River Ganges and the Marnikarnika Ghat is so important to them, especially at death.
Audience
Parental Guidance (PG) - mild impact language/themes
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Hayne, J. (2019). Insights Into The Art of Dying Part 1: The Art of Dying in Varanasi [Bachelor's Major Project, SAE University College. Creo.